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HEALTH HAPPENINGS
The Meat
of the Matter
A new study in the journal Gut suggests high consumption of red meat
is associated with an increased risk in men for diverticulitis, a painful
condition that occurs within the body’s digestive system.
Analyzing data from more than 46,000 men ages 40 to 75,
researchers examined the risk of the disease and eating different types
of meat, including processed and unprocessed red meat, fish and
poultry. Compared to men who ate the least amount of red meat, those
who consumed the most had an increased associated risk of developing
diverticulitis by 58 percent.
To lessen your possible risk, try substituting a portion of red meat
with fish or chicken.
IS THE
WEATHER TO
BLAME
FOR PAIN?
It’s long-believed that the weather can trigger
adverse symptoms associated with back pain or
osteoarthritis. Despite this popular belief, a newly
published study from The George Institute for
Global Health in New South Wales, Australia,
disagrees.
Studying more than 1,300 people with either
low back pain or knee osteoarthritis, researchers
compared weather parameters when patients
initially reported pain with weather conditions
one week and one month before the onset of
pain. Weather parameters included humidity,
air pressure, wind direction, precipitation and
temperatures that averaged between 41.7 degrees
and 91 degrees Fahrenheit. Surprisingly, the
results of the study showed no association
between the weather and knee osteoarthritis or
lower back pain.
The next time you struggle with low back or
knee pain, call your doctor instead of blaming
the weather.
According to the results of the study,
those who ate fish or poultry instead of
one daily portion of red meat saw a lower
associated risk for diverticulitis by
DON’T GO
STRESSING
YOUR
HEART
20%
New research published in The
Lancet strengthened the possible link
between stress and cardiovascular
disease (CVD). Tracking nearly
300 people for an average of 3.7 years,
researchers gave patients PET/CT
scans to record data such as brain
activity and artery inflammation.
Patients who had more activity in
the amygdala, an area of the brain
involved in processing emotional
distress, had a greater risk of CVD
than those with lower activity.
The results of the study also found
a link between increased amygdala
activity and artery inflammation,
which could be a reason behind the
heightened risk. Although more
research is needed to solidify this
relationship, properly managing stress
may lessen your risk for CVD and other
health-related issues.
To manage your stress levels, try meditation, taking a brisk walk
once a day or deep breathing.
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MEET THE DOCTORS
Meet the
DOCTORS
Meet the new doctors on staff at Mary Black Health System - Gaffney.
Deepak Joshi, M.D., cardiology
Tim Stuart, P.A., family medicine
Board-certified cardiologist Deepak
Joshi, M.D., got involved in healthcare
to make a positive difference in
people’s lives.
Dr. Joshi is married with two
daughters. He enjoys reading and
spending time with his family.
OFFICE LOCATION:
Cherokee Cardiology
104 Professional Park
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 568-0344
OFFICE LOCATION:
Grassy Pond Family
Medicine
517 Chesnee Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 613-7007
Jane Wasson, M.D., family medicine
OFFICE LOCATION:
Grassy Pond Family
Medicine
517 Chesnee Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 207-7549
Jane Wasson, M.D., is a family doctor
whose medical career began in Gaffney
as an aide at the age of 16.
She became interested in healthcare
to help others, and her special medical
interests include emergency care,
pediatrics, occupational medicine and
family practice.
Dr. Wasson is married and has two
dogs, a lab and a rescue pit bull/boxer
mix. Her hobbies and interests include
antiques, travel and reading.
Tim Stuart is a physician assistant at
Grassy Pond Family Medicine who
previously worked in the emergency
department at Mary Black Health
System – Gaffney.
“I’m excited to serve the medical needs
of our community,” Tim says. “I love that
this career enables me to do meaningful
work and have a positive impact. I will
always do my part to help my patients
achieve better health.”
Tim is married, has two daughters
and enjoys a variety of activities, such as
biking, hiking, running, weight lifting and
anything else that is athletic.
Paul Zubel, D.O., urology
OFFICE LOCATION:
Cherokee Urology
1552 N. Limestone
Street, Suite C
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 412-0758
Urologist Paul Zubel, D.O., became
interested in healthcare while growing up.
His grandfather had diabetes and dealt
with multiple complications, and they
spent a lot of time together, including at
doctor’s appointments.
Dr. Zubel’s medical interest includes
general urology, focusing on the patient as
a person.
Dr. Zubel and his wife, Deborah, have
three children and one cat. When he is
not working, Dr. Zubel enjoys cooking
and gardening.
Drs. Joshi, Wasson and Zubel are members of the medical staff at Mary Black Health System – Gaffney. Tim Stuart is a member of the allied health staff at Mary Black Health System – Gaffney.
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EVERYDAY WELLNESS
Pea IS FOR
PULSE
Don’t be fooled by their size. Pulses — a class of legume that
includes dry beans, dry peas, chickpeas and lentils — may be small
in stature, but they pack a mighty nutritional punch.
Have you had your pulses today?
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WHAT THEY ARE:
Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans,
are hearty pulses best known as the star
ingredient in hummus, a Middle Eastern
dip that enjoys widespread popularity
in the United States.
CHOCOLATE SALTED CARAMEL HUMMUS
Ingredients
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons dark agave syrup
4 teaspoons dark cocoa powder
2 teaspoons salted caramel extract
10.5 ounces boiled chickpeas
HOW TO USE THEM:
Chickpeas taste great in
homemade hummus and as salad
toppers. You can also roast them
in an oven until they’re crispy for
a protein-rich snack.
WHY THEY’RE GOOD:
Like all pulses, chickpeas are
an excellent source of lean,
plant-based protein. An ounce of
chickpeas contains 30 percent
more protein than an ounce
of ground beef. Chickpeas are
also abundant in potassium,
magnesium and iron, making
them a great post-workout
recovery snack.
Directions
Add the oil, syrup, cocoa and caramel extract
together in a blender bowl and mix with a
spoon. Add the chickpeas to the mixture and
blend with a hand-held blender until smooth.
Serve with pita chips or fresh fruit.
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EVERYDAY WELLNESS
WHAT THEY ARE:
From lending their name to a chart-topping pop group to their
status in the South as a New Year’s good-luck food, blackeyed peas are one of the more famous pulses. Their signature
black spot is where the bean attaches to the pod.
WHY THEY’RE GOOD:
Black-eyed peas are an
excellent source of sustained
energy because of their high
protein content and complex
carbohydrates. They also boast a
good dose of vitamins A, B and K.
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HOW TO USE THEM:
Substitute black-eyed peas
for other beans for a unique
twist on chili, pork and
beans, or burritos. They’re
also great in “Texas caviar”
and other fresh salsas.
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2 avocados, diced
1 can corn, drained
1 can black-eyed
peas
∏ white onion,
chopped
∏ cup fresh
cilantro, chopped
1 cup roma
tomatoes, diced
∑ cup red wine
vinegar
∑ cup olive oil
∏ teaspoon ground
coriander
∏ teaspoon chili
powder
∏ teaspoon
minced garlic
Directions
Combine avocados,
corn, peas, onion,
cilantro and tomatoes
in a large bowl. In a
separate bowl, whisk
together remaining
ingredients, pour over
the salsa and toss.
Refrigerate for 1 hour
before serving.
The United Nations officially declared
2016 the International Year of Pulses.
Global Pulse Day also occurs every
January to celebrate this flavorful (and
underappreciated) source of protein.
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For inspiring ideas on incorporating
pulses into your cooking, visit
Pulses.org/recipes.
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HOW TO USE THEM:
With a mild flavor, lentils readily absorb
other flavors and seasonings, making
them a great base for soups and stews
Unlike dried beans, lentils do not have
to be soaked before cooking them.
WHAT THEY ARE:
Lentils are staples of cuisines across
Asia and Africa and come in hundreds of
varieties. In fact, they were one of the
first domesticated crops in the world.
Their name reportedly owes to their
shape — they look like an eye lens.
Today, many lentils are grown in Canada
and the northwestern U.S.
WHY THEY’RE GOOD:
Aside from being rich in folate and
potassium, lentils are a particularly
good source of dietary fiber. One
cup provides more than half the
recommended daily value.
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WOMEN’S HEALTH
The Pregnant Woman’s
FOOD GUIDE
Ever wonder why eating sushi is considered taboo during
pregnancy? Certain foods that are normally considered healthy
may be harmful to your growing baby. Here’s why.
easy on the
ice cream
During at least the last six months
of pregnancy, women should
consume at least 300 additional
nutrient-rich calories per day,
according to the U.S. Library
of Medicine.
SOFT CHEESES
HIGH-MERCURY FISH
DELI MEAT
ALCOHOL
Many soft cheeses such as queso
blanco, Brie, Camembert and
feta are made with unpasteurized
milk, and can contain the Listeria
monocytogenes bacterium,
which causes an infection known
as listeriosis that may lead to
miscarriage, premature birth
or stillbirth. According to the
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC), cheeses
are up to 160 times more likely
to cause listeriosis when made
with unpasteurized milk. Some
soft cheese labels say they’re
made with pasteurized milk,
but even these cheeses have
caused infections, so it’s better
to steer clear.
Some types of fish
contain high levels
of methylmercury, a
neurotoxin that can
hurt an unborn baby’s
developing nervous
system and has been
linked to developmental
problems. The Food and
Drug Administration
recommends pregnant
women avoid shark,
swordfish, king mackerel
and tilefish. You should
also limit sushi, as raw
fish is more likely to cause
foodborne illnesses.
Deli meats can also
become contaminated
with Listeria, even
though the meat is
cooked. That’s because
contamination can
occur after the meat is
cooked but before it’s
packaged. According to
the CDC, 1,700 cases of
Listeria infection occur
every year in the United
States, and pregnant
women and newborns
are especially vulnerable.
Alcohol from wine, beer
or liquor can easily pass
through the placenta
to the baby. Exposure
to alcohol increases the
baby’s risk of developing
a birth defect or a fetal
alcohol spectrum disorder
(FASD). FASDs include
a range of behavioral and
developmental problems,
including fetal alcohol
syndrome. Drinking
even small amounts of
alcohol while pregnant
can lead to fetal harm
or death, according to
the American Academy
of Pediatrics.
A RARE PROBLEM
Are you expecting or thinking of becoming
pregnant? Join us at our Maternity Fair on
Saturday, May 27, from 9–11 a.m. at Mary Black
Health System – Gaffney. We will have tours of
the Women’s Center, mini classes, a cravings
bar, vendor booths and more! Register at
MaryBlackGaffney.com/maternityfair.
There are few things as delicious as a prime cut of rare steak — the
kind with a juicy, ruby-red center. Unfortunately, undercooked meat
can contain harmful bacteria, such as salmonella, or a parasite
called Toxoplasma gondii that causes toxoplasmosis, a serious
blood infection. When toxoplasmosis passes to a fetus, it can cause
premature birth, jaundice, developmental disorders and brain
damage. Although infections are rare, moms-to-be should make
sure their meat is cooked to a safe internal temperature. Use this
list as a guide when you’re cooking meat:
• beef, pork, veal, lamb: 145° F
• fish: 145° F
• ground beef, ground pork,
ground veal, ground lamb:
160° F
• ground poultry: 165° F
• poultry: 165° F
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Health
Daily health
choices — good and
bad — make a big
difference in the
course of a year.
IN THE KITCHEN
ADDS
UP
WHERE THERE’S SMOKE …
TAME THE TREATS
18,980 GRAMS
Smoking one pack of cigarettes
per day adds up to
7,300 CIGARETTES
Eating one chocolate chip cookie a
day for a year adds more than
of sugar to your diet every year.
per year.
of fat to your diet.
That means
At $6 a pack,
it will cost you
A pint of
ice cream every
week adds nearly
BIG SWIGS
Drinking one 16-ounce bottle
of soda per day adds
41.8 LBS.
$2,190
of sugar each year
will pass through
your body.
6.5 LBS.
of sugar to your diet
every year.
annually.
All those extra
calories amount to
10 POUNDS
of body weight,
3.5 POUNDS
which is the size of
a watermelon.
After one year of
quitting smoking,
you’ll reduce your
risk of coronary
heart disease by
50%.
Quitting this weekly ice cream
binge will reduce your yearly
calorie intake by more than
The Midwest is
for meat-lovers.
Residents in
the Dakotas,
Nebraska and
Iowa consume
more red meat
on average than
most other states.
The Southeast
has the largest
waistlines in the
United States,
accounting for four of
the five most obese
states (Louisiana,
Alabama, Mississippi
and Kentucky).
West
The Northeast is the healthiest
region. Four of its states
(Massachusetts, Connecticut,
Vermont and New Hampshire)
landed in the report’s top
six healthiest states based
on factors such as smoking
prevalence and rate of
preventable hospitalizations.
Southeast
America is a diverse
country, especially when
it comes to health habits,
according to the United
Health Foundation’s
2016 “America’s Health
Ranking” annual report.
Midwest
STATES OF HEALTH
Northeast
CALORIES.
The West is the most
exercise-obsessed
part of the country.
Oregon, Washington,
Utah and Colorado
have the highest
proportion of residents
who report being
physically active.
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